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<br />Ramsey County | Multi-Jurisdiction Hazard Mitigation Plan 79 <br />• Extreme heat creates heat-related physical stress on the population and is exacerbated in the <br />metropolitan areas where greater amounts of heat-absorbing surfaces (e.g., asphalt and <br />concrete) trap heat and emit higher temperatures throughout the night. Injuries from hailstones <br />or lightning, particularly if individuals are caught outdoors. <br />• Damage to personal vehicles and homes leading to financial strain on households. <br />• Risk of lightning strikes causing injuries or fatalities to individuals outdoors. <br />• Potential for lightning-induced fires affecting residential areas and leading to evacuations. <br />Impact on Responders <br />• Increased risk of heat exhaustion, heatstroke, and hail or lightning strikes among emergency <br />responders. <br />• Need for additional resources and protocols to ensure responder safety in high temperatures. <br />Impact on Continuity of Operations <br />• Potential for power outages due to increased demand for electricity (air conditioning). <br />• Need for implementation of heat emergency plans and continuity strategies. <br />• Possible damage to government buildings, vehicles, and communication systems. <br />• Disruption of essential services and potential delays in government response and recovery <br />efforts. <br />Impact on Property, Facilities, and Infrastructure <br />• Strain on power grids and potential infrastructure failures due to high heat. <br />• Significant damage to buildings, vehicles, and outdoor infrastructure (e.g., traffic signals, power <br />lines) duet to hail or lightning. <br />• Damage to electrical systems, communication networks, and buildings due to lightning. <br />Impact on the Environment <br />• Stress on local ecosystems and wildlife, particularly aquatic systems due to higher water <br />temperatures. <br />• Damage to crops and natural vegetation due to hail. <br />• Forest and grass fires due leading to habitat destruction and air quality issues due to lightning. <br />Impact on the Economy of the Jurisdiction <br />• Potential impacts on agriculture and tourism sectors. <br />• Potential disruptions to businesses, leading to loss of revenue and jobs. <br />Impact on Public Confidence in the Jurisdiction's Governance <br />• Public dissatisfaction if government response is perceived as inadequate, particularly in <br />providing cooling centers and emergency services.